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About Our Client

Our client is a widely diversified and long-standing real estate investment management organization with extensive experience in portfolio and property management. Our client is well-positioned to continue its investment growth through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and reinvestment in its existing portfolio.

Commercial Building Operator

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an intermediate to senior-level Building Operator to join their Property Management & Operations team, reporting to the Property Manager. This individual will possess the ability to effectively manage day-to-day operations on site, bring a solutions-focused mindset, communicate ideas clearly, and ensure alignment between tenants, contractors and management. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with the ability to operate in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Key Operator for a nearly 1M sq. ft. suburban office and industrial portfolio.
• Conduct regular property walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs and capital improvements, contributing to long-term asset planning and budget forecasting.
• Oversee general property upkeep, including minor repairs and visual maintenance, while coordinating with approved contractors for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and ensure accurate documentation of completed work in compliance with operational standards.
• Supervise on-site contractor activity, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, insurance requirements, and proper work approvals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tenant inquiries, addressing day-to-day concerns and coordinating after-hours support through a rotating on-call schedule.
• Assist in procurement processes, including obtaining vendor quotes, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring timely invoice submissions.
• Track and report utility usage by recording meter readings for common areas and vacant units, maintaining accurate records to support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager and legal team on delinquent accounts, supporting receivables collection and tenant chargeback documentation.
• Support sustainability and risk management initiatives by participating in inspections (e.g., RiskCheck, FM Global) and maintaining compliance with BOMA BEST and LEED reporting requirements.
• Review and validate contractor invoices against purchase orders and service agreements to ensure billing accuracy and contract compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, identifying necessary maintenance contracts, repairs, and capital projects across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive administrative experience within a building operations team
• Minimum Grade 12 education with a BES designation
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
• Knowledge of industrial and office properties, with a focus on property operations
• Mechanically inclined, with basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with basic preventative maintenance and construction practices
• Proficient in reporting processes and a foundational understanding of property management principles
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset
• Takes initiative and demonstrates confidence in decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Yardi is considered an asset
• Bright and analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities using logical processes
• Able to adapt to changing priorities while consistently delivering results

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-07-28